Seal Beach, California
March 9, 2026
The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Landau
Council Members: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele
Absent: None
City Staff: Nicholas R. Ghirelli, City Attorney
Patrick Gallegos, City Manager
Michael Henderson, Police Chief
Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance
Iris Lee, Director of Public Works
Shaun Temple, Interim Director of Community Development Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority, Division 1 Chief Nick Nicholas, Police Captain
Mike Ezroj, Police Captain
Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager
Michael Peterman, Human Resources Manager
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• American Red Cross Month — 2026 Proclamation
• Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission (OACC) Presentation
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Patty Campbell, Lucy Jackson, Randall Ely, Jon Janacek, Linda, Scott Levitt, Chad Berlinghieri, and Ken Seiff, addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications.
Two (2) Supplemental Communications were received after posting the agenda; they were distributed to the City Council and made available to the public.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wong, to approve the agenda.
AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Ghirelli reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the two (2) items on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, and no reportable action was taken.
He noted that the City will be responding to Mr. Levitt following Council's Closed Session discussion regarding the Lampson Park Place project.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Gallegos reported his attendance at the Seal Beach Rotary Club meeting, the Chamber of Commerce "Meet the Mayor" Mixer, and the Staff Engagement Team Employee Appreciation Lunch.
Additionally, he reported that staff provided an update on city services to the Leisure World Sunshine Club. He also announced that the Recreation Services staff will present to the Leisure World Visually Impaired Club on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Leisure World Clubhouse 3.
Lastly, he announced that on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Naval Weapons Station will conduct a routine security exercise which may result in gate closures, and occasional alarms or sirens. He noted that the exercise is not related to any ongoing world events.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Construction Project Kickoff meeting, and the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Board meeting.
Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Webinar, the Seal Beach Police Department Surviving Gun Violence Presentation, the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) meeting, the Chamber of Commerce "Meet the Mayor" Mixer, and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meeting.
Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Meeting.
She thanked Ms. Jackson for her public comment and requested staff to provide an
update to Council on Ms. Jackson's comments at a future meeting.
Council Member Senecal also reported an increase in coyote sightings and advised residents to take precautions.
Additionally, she advised residents to report any graffiti using the MySealBeach app and noted how quickly Public Works Department staff respond to such requests.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong encouraged residents to download the MySealBeach app and thanked the Public Works Department staff for their quick responses to residents.
Additionally, Mayor Pro Tern Wong reported his attendance at the Leisure World First Tuesday event and the College Park West Preserve Team Graffiti Cleanup event.
Mayor Landau announced that the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Open House is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. at 1 Fire Authority Rd, Irvine, CA.
Additionally, Mayor Landau reported her attendance at the Seal Beach City Rotary Lunch, and the Chamber of Commerce "Meet the Mayor" Mixer. She thanked everyone for their work on the Mixer.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no Council Items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Landau, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar.
A. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on February 23, 2026.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
C. Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc. for Municipal Advisory Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7745: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc. for Municipal Advisory Services, extending the term to March 21, 2031; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City.
D. Authorization to Donate Surplus AXON TASER 7 Conducted Energy Weapons to the Village of Hamburg, New York Police Department - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7746: 1. Designating AXON TASER 7 Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW)
equipment as surplus City-owned property no longer required for departmental operations and authorizing its disposition; and, 2. Authorizing the Seal Beach Police Department to donate surplus AXON TASER 7 Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) equipment to the Village of Hamburg, New York, Police Department.
The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items.
AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items removed from the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
E. Approving a Fee Increase for the Seal Beach Marine Safety Junior Lifeguard Program, Amending the City's Cost Recovery Schedule, and Approving the Associated Budget Adjustment - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7747: 1.
Approving a fee increase for the Seal Beach Marine Safety Junior Lifeguard Program; and, 2. Amending the City's Cost Recovery Schedule; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment BA# 26-09-01 to increase the Junior Lifeguard budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 in the amount of $17,500.00.
Mayor Landau called upon Marine Safety Chief Bailey.
Marine Safety Chief Bailey provided an overview of the staff report.
A discussion ensued between Mayor Pro Tern Wong, Marine Safety Chief Bailey, Council Member Senecal, and Mayor Landau.
Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Landau closed the public hearing.
Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Senecal to adopt Resolution 7747: 1.
Approving a fee increase for the Seal Beach Marine Safety Junior Lifeguard Program; and, 2. Amending the City's Cost Recovery Schedule; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment BA# 26-09-01 to increase the Junior Lifeguard budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 in the amount of$17,500.00.
AYES: Kalmick, Seneca!, Steele, Wong, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished/continued business.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council at 8:47 p.m. to Monday, March 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. /Ah,
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